What is the cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Canterbury?

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Canterbury is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 6h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Canterbury?

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Canterbury is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham station to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Royal Well Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Canterbury West via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Canterbury?

The distance between Cheltenham and Canterbury is 194 miles. The road distance is 156.5 miles.

How do I travel from Cheltenham to Canterbury without a car?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Canterbury without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 46m and costs £90 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Cheltenham to Canterbury?

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Cheltenham to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Canterbury bus from?

Cheltenham to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Canterbury train from?

Cheltenham to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Canterbury is to train via London which takes 3h 46m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Cheltenham to Canterbury bus arrive?

Cheltenham to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Cheltenham to Canterbury train arrive?

Cheltenham to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cheltenham to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Canterbury is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Cheltenham to Canterbury.

How do I get a train ticket from Cheltenham to Canterbury?

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 46m
£91–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 444 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
6h 40m
£33–85
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station to London Green Line Coach Stationbus Uk044
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Canterbury Easttrain London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
5h 37m
£43–87
Drive 155.6 mi
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Canterburycar 155.6 mi
3h 17m
£38–55
Train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Canterbury Westtrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
4h 39m
£91–187

Cheltenham to Canterbury by train and subway

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Distance: 192.7 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Canterbury, England?

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Canterbury West via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 6h 40m.

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